Seascapes - AnArt4Life

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Any art related to the sea, such as paintings, sand sculptures, mechanical installations on a beach etc.

One last look at the coasts of Scotland

One last look at the coasts of Scotland

No text in today's post - I will let the images tell the story of the coastline as I have experienced it on my recent cruise around the Scottish islands.

Scottish Cliffs and Birds

Scottish Cliffs and Birds

Today you are back in the north of Scotland where the wild life, particularly the birds, is abundant and a photographer's paradise as seen in a fight between a Sea Eagle and some other birds.

Wulfran Puget – On the Nickel Run by Robert Carter

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Wulfran Puget – On the Nickel Run by Robert Carter

The 4-masted barque Wulfran Puget eases along gently at about 5 knots with a fair wind in today's painting by Robert Carter - Australia's leading marine artist.

Falls of Clyde – Off the Dagger Ramereez by Robert Carter

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Falls of Clyde – Off the Dagger Ramereez by Robert Carter

This magnificent creature of the sea "Falls of Clyde" can still be seen as it is afloat as a museum ship in Honolulu. But today enjoy Robert Carter's painting of her as she battles the high seas.

Westray and Papa Westray, Orkney Islands

Westray and Papa Westray, Orkney Islands

A visit to Westray and Papa Westray, Orkney was again a journey back in time as we saw the remains of a Norse longhouse and spent the afternoon enjoying the natural beauty and culture of the tiny island of Papa Westray (known as Papay).

The Treasures of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland: Part Two

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The Treasures of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland: Part Two

After clambering all over the ancient ruins of Jarlshof I decided to have the afternoon on board our beautiful cruise liner "Island Sky". I was rewarded with a sail past of tall ships .

The Treasures of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland: Part One

The Treasures of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland: Part One

Visiting Lerwick in the Shetlands, Scotland was a magical experience from seeing 5000 year old buildings to witnessing a "fleet" of tall ships sailing by.

Beginning the cruise: Fair Isle and Noss Head

Beginning the cruise: Fair Isle and Noss Head

Our beautiful ship - "Island Sky" - is small enough to be able to get into the remote indented coastline to see amazing natural beauty and wildlife and to reach places which date back in time thousands of years to the Iron Age. Today - Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland.

Priwall – Five Days and Fourteen Nights by Robert Carter

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Priwall – Five Days and Fourteen Nights by Robert Carter

The fastest ever east to west rounding of Cape Horn by a commercial sailing ship was recorded in 1938 by the German 4-masted barque Priwall which you will see today painted in oil on canvas by Robert Carter.

Au Revoir Bretagne by Robert Carter

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Au Revoir Bretagne by Robert Carter

Robert Carter's oil painting of the French bounty ship "Bretagne" is quite something to see as she heads off in 1923 towards Astoria on the American North West coast for a grain cargo.

Preussen – Stretching a new Topsail by Robert Carter

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Preussen – Stretching a new Topsail by Robert Carter

In our series on the sailing ship era as painted by Robert Carter we now move onto the German and French ships which took these magnificent vessels into the twentieth century.

Eastwards, Eastwards, Ever Eastwards The Barque Penang by Robert Carter

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Eastwards, Eastwards, Ever Eastwards The Barque Penang by Robert Carter

This glorious painting with the barque "Penang" enhanced by a sunrise at sea was created by marine artist Robert Carter. We have been enjoying a series on his remarkable paintings of the era of the sailing ship.

The Last Rounding by Robert Carter

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The Last Rounding by Robert Carter

We stay around Cape Horn for one more day in our series on the remarkable, the glorious, the courageous times of the sailing ships as created by marine artists Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP.

L’Avenir – The Road to Cape Horn by Robert Carter

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L’Avenir – The Road to Cape Horn by Robert Carter

I do hope you are enjoying our series on the sailing ships as painted by Australian marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP. Today we go deep down into the Southern Ocean on the "Road to Cape Horn".

Herzogin Cecilie and Beatrice – Racing for Port Lincoln by Robert Carter

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Herzogin Cecilie and Beatrice – Racing for Port Lincoln by Robert Carter

Continuing to enjoy the "sailing ship" paintings of Australian marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP the wonderfully named "Abraham Rydberg" - a 4-masted barque- appears in our sights.

Abraham Rydberg in the Chops of the Channel by Robert Carter

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Abraham Rydberg in the Chops of the Channel by Robert Carter

Continuing to enjoy the "sailing ship" paintings of Australian marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP the wonderfully named "Abraham Rydberg" - a 4-masted barque- appears in our sights.

A Fine Quartering Wind : the four-masted barque "Lawhill" by Robert Carter

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A Fine Quartering Wind : the four-masted barque "Lawhill" by Robert Carter

We continue our series on the marvellous paintings by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP of the sailing ship era and recently published in The Marine Paintings of Robert Carter. Today the beautiful barque "Lawhill".

In London's River: The ship Monkbarns by Robert Carter

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In London's River: The ship Monkbarns by Robert Carter

We continue our series on the marvellous paintings by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP of the sailing ship era and recently published in The Marine Paintings of Robert Carter. Today the fully rigged Monkbarns in "London's River".

Hougomont – Running the Easting Down by Robert Carter

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Hougomont – Running the Easting Down by Robert Carter

Today in our marine series from Australia marine artist Robert Carter I bring you Hougomont the slim and glorious four mastered barque built in Scotland in 1897. Her figurehead and poop skylight now reside in the Alands Maritime Museum, Finland.

Falls of Clyde – A Glorious Fair Wind by Robert Carter

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Falls of Clyde – A Glorious Fair Wind by Robert Carter

The "Falls of Clye" a beautiful four-mastered ship painted by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP graces our nautical post today.

Glenlee- Down Channel with a Fair Wind by Robert Carter

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Glenlee- Down Channel with a Fair Wind by Robert Carter

Continuing our series on the marvellous paintings by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP of the "sailing ship" era today we travel to Britain and see the glorious barque "Glenlee".

Alma Doepel – Off Maria Island by Robert Carter

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Alma Doepel – Off Maria Island by Robert Carter

We continue our series on the marvellous paintings by Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP of the "sailing ship" era and recently published in "The Marine Paintings of Robert Carter" . Today it is "Alma Doepel's" turn - a firm favourite for those of us who live in Melbourne.

Coast to Summit with Richard Claremont

Coast to Summit with Richard Claremont

In line with the nautical theme which runs strongly through the blog today we can enjoy the latest from the easel of Australian artist Richard Claremont who is showcasing his "Coast to Summit" works at "The Imaginarium" in Shellharbour, New South Wales until 19 March.

Reflection: Sunset over the Suffolk Coast

Reflection: Sunset over the Suffolk Coast

Time to reflect on the ceativity of Mother Nature who once more reminds us what a beautiful world we live in and must strive to protect and preserve.

James Craig – Final Voyage by Robert Carter

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James Craig – Final Voyage by Robert Carter

Marine artist Robert Carter OAM, FASMA, FISMP has given permission for the AnArt4Life blog to showcase some of his paintings. Today we see the barque James Craig which I am delighted to say has been restored by hundreds of volunteers over 40 years!